On June 2, 2020, the citizenry of Ferguson, Mo., did something powerful. In a citywide gesture of solidarity — an exercise in community empowerment — a hopeful venture to put the city on the path of reconciliation, healing and inclusion — the electorate selected Ella … Continue reading →
Over the past 20 years, the fabric building division at Greystone Construction has earned a reputation for high-quality projects and excellent customer service, having designed and built more than 1,500 fabric buildings across the country. “We are salt and sand … Continue reading →
According to the National Christmas Tree Association, there are 20 million real Christmas trees sold in the United States each year. Each of these trees is decorated for a few weeks, only to be disposed of when their needles start … Continue reading →
The city of Fort Morgan, Colo., is a great place to raise a family, but it tends to lack in outdoor recreational spaces. Green space is abundant and there is a large park/trail system, but there was a growing need … Continue reading →
In the darkest season of the year, some municipalities come to life with the lush colors of the holiday season. It’s that time when the lights come out of the boxes and bins, and trees and shrubbery take on a … Continue reading →
Pawtucket, R.I., is a scenic little seaside town in Providence County. This is where tall ships rub shoulders with shore-bound artists and lobster fishermen bringing in the day’s catch. As the fourth largest city in the state, Pawtucket derives its … Continue reading →
McAdenville, N.C., has officially adopted the trademark “Christmas Town USA.” “It all started in 1956 when Mr. Pharr and some of the local men decided to hang colored lights on the trees around the community center,” explained Christy Gliddon, whose … Continue reading →
The state of West Virginia has devised a way to utilize its $1.25 billion in Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act funding by improving some badly worn roads, which lead to medical facilities or hospitals. Gov. Jim Justice announced … Continue reading →
Halfway across the country in Warsaw, Ind., holiday figures, once owned by Oakland Athletics team owner Charles Finley, spend the season lighting the city’s Central Park. The light display came by way of Dream Lake in southern Indiana where Warsaw … Continue reading →
When Clarence Fields was elected to the Pineville, La., City Council in 1998, he had no interest in becoming a full-time public servant. He had a good job with the Central Louisiana Electric Company, or CLEC, and enjoyed a well-earned … Continue reading →
The year 2020 wasted no time hitting hard. By March, COVID-19 was leaving its mark. Businesses worldwide were ordered to close or allowed to remain open, divided into “essential” and “nonessential” labels. Meanwhile, people everywhere were told to stay at … Continue reading →
